{"id":68755,"date":"2026-03-05T14:03:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68755"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:03:38","slug":"a-look-back-at-beachside-high-schools-historic-boys-soccer-championship-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68755","title":{"rendered":"A Look Back At Beachside High School&#8217;s Historic Boys Soccer Championship Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the<strong> <\/strong>FHSAA Class 5A Boys Soccer State Championship, Beachside defeated Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars 2\u20131 in overtime at<strong> <\/strong>Spec Martin Stadium. The Barracudas, led by head coach Mark Forrester, claimed their first soccer state title in school history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Pembroke Pines Charter struck first, scoring in the 19th minute to take a 1\u20130 lead and forcing the Barracudas to respond under pressure. Beachside answered quickly when midfielder <strong>Austin Kern<\/strong> delivered a clutch free kick goal just six minutes later, tying the match before halftime. Both teams battled through a physical second half, but neither side could find the net in regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here we go! We are headed to two 10-minute extra periods! At the end of regulation:<br><br>Pembroke Pines Charter-1<br>Beachside-1<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FHSAA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FHSAA<\/a> 5A Boys Soccer State Championship <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BUCpCilDvd\">pic.twitter.com\/BUCpCilDvd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FHSAA (@FHSAA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FHSAA\/status\/2027924063738376301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In overtime, the decisive moment came when forward <strong>Davi Martins<\/strong> stepped to the penalty spot and calmly converted the game-winning kick. His goal secured the 2\u20131 victory and delivered Beachside its first state title, marking the first boys soccer championship for Northeast Florida since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Semifinal Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachside advanced to the final after a dominant 4\u20130 victory over <strong>River Ridge Royal Knights<\/strong> in the state semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key contributions came from several offensive standouts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everett Grass<\/strong> opened the scoring just after the first-half water break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Davi Martins<\/strong> added another goal to extend the lead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elian Borsellino<\/strong> and <strong>Braxton Fleming<\/strong> helped seal the victory with second-half scoring contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They also defeated playoff opponents Chiles 2-0, Choctawhatchee (4-1), and Booker T Washington (Pensacola) 2-1 in the Elite 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Beachside Barracudas are your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FHSAA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FHSAA<\/a> 5A Boys Soccer State Champions! \ud83c\udfc6\u26bd\ufe0f<br><br>Beachside defeats Pembroke Pines Charter 2-1 in OVERTIME in a highly contested battle to claim the title! What a finish! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H7PVrbkIVE\">pic.twitter.com\/H7PVrbkIVE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; FHSAA (@FHSAA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FHSAA\/status\/2027941675192967243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 1, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Barracudas finished the season with an impressive <strong>19-2-2 record<\/strong>, showcasing a balanced team built on disciplined defense and a versatile attack. They went 2-0-1 in the district, tying Ponte Vedra early in the season, but getting the win over the district rival in the second game (1-0). Their 9-2 blowout of St. Augustine showed the fire power the teamed possessed to score at will when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Contributors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Davi Martins \u2013 Forward:<\/strong> Delivered the championship-winning penalty and was one of the team\u2019s most dangerous attackers throughout the postseason.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Santiago Suarez<\/strong>-10 Goals, and led team in assists (13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austin Kern \u2013 Midfielder:<\/strong> Known for set-piece precision, including the tying free kick in the state title match.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everett Grass \u2013 Midfielder:<\/strong> A consistent scoring threat who helped ignite the semifinal victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elian Borsellino &amp; Braxton Fleming \u2013 Attackers:<\/strong> Added depth to the offense and key postseason goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Davi Noronha \u2013 Forward:<\/strong> Multi-goal performances during the regular season highlighted his finishing ability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Defensively, there were 8 games where the Barracudas shutout opponents. <strong>Brian Garland<\/strong> had 10 shutouts, while <strong>Hunter Dison <\/strong>had 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Identity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachside\u2019s success came from a fast, attacking style paired with disciplined defensive structure. The Barracudas frequently overwhelmed opponents with balanced scoring, recording several multi-goal victories and long unbeaten stretches during the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-128x72.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-32x18.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HCMxFRnW8AALC71.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Milestone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The championship represented a historic moment for <strong>Beachside High School<\/strong>, a relatively new school whose soccer program had never advanced past the second round of the playoffs before this season. Within just a few years of the school opening, the Barracudas rose to the top of Florida high school soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8472071445\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>With a talented core of returning players and momentum from the state title, Beachside\u2019s championship run could mark the beginning of a sustained era of success for the Barracudas soccer program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7447185841\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the FHSAA Class 5A Boys Soccer State Championship, Beachside defeated Pembroke Pines Charter Jaguars 2\u20131 in overtime at Spec Martin Stadium. 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